Childrenite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.1-3.25
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Childrenite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Fluorapatite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Childrenite and Fluorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Childrenite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.